A mental map is a highly abstracted representation of a real world location. Mental maps are created based on one's experience of a certain location. As more knowledge is gained, more detail is able to be represented such as locations, distances, and infrastructure. The map above is a mental map of Michigan drawn from Michigan's upper peninsula. You can clearly see more detail within Michigan's boundary as opposed to the other states within the United States. This is because the map maker has more knowledge of Michigan with his experiences and familiarity of the state and his location.
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